She’s travelled into space three times as one of NASA’s first female astronauts, is the first American woman to complete a spacewalk and is the first woman to explore Challenger Deep, the deepest part of Earth’s oceans, earning her the title of the World’s Most Vertical Person. Now acclaimed NASA scientist Dr Kathy Sullivan has another first to celebrate, being named Godmother to Scenic Ocean Cruises new ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht, Scenic Eclipse II.
Recognised as a true pioneer in her field, the American geologist and oceanographer, is the perfect individual to take on the illustrious role of Godmother. She will officially christen Scenic Eclipse II at a ceremony in Malaga on the 3rd of June 2023.
Anna Wolfsteiner Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Scenic Group, said, “We are immensely proud to have Dr Kathy Sullivan as Godmother to Scenic Eclipse II. She truly is the living embodiment of what our yachts stand for - innovation, pushing the boundaries, making discoveries and revelling in the sense of adventure. Throughout her career, Dr Sullivan has grasped life’s opportunities and is committed to advancing our knowledge of the world around us. We believe the guests who travel aboard our Ultra-Luxury Discovery Yachts share that same passion and curiosity to explore and learn.”
“It’s a high honour to be a ship’s Godmother,” said Dr Sullivan upon accepting the role. “I’m especially delighted to be Godmother to a vessel as well-designed for exploration and discovery as Scenic Eclipse II.”
Scenic Eclipse II will join the Discovery Yacht fleet in April 2023, with the naming ceremony taking place in June 2023 after a series of immersive sailings exploring the charming ports and villages of the Mediterranean, that larger ships cannot access.
